Just Survive (Complete)

Chapter 58

Ashley had been held in Neegan's harem for three weeks and she still couldn't comprehend what he did to her. She felt like she was walking on eggshells. She woke up feeling sick one morning, throwing up and feeling queasy. She had lost track of her periods a long time ago; the constant traveling and lack of food made her irregular. Then she remembered making love with Colby. She knew she was carrying his baby. Part of her was relieved because she was carrying the baby of someone she loved. She knew she was in danger, though. She asked the only person she could trust in the harem; Bethany.
"What does Neegan do if a woman is pregnant with another man's baby?" she asked her worriedly.
"Oh god, Ash...what are you saying?" she cried in disbelief, wiping away a tear from her eye.
"Please, tell me what happens!"
Bethany sighed deeply. She lowered her head and shook her head. "There's only one thing...if they're caught. If it's close enough he might not catch on! It happened once or twice in his life before but I've heard rumors about other women having miscarriages in that group. They never recovered."
"He hasn't raped me...like that yet...Beth...I'm carrying my husband's baby! Neegan's going to kill me! I know it!" she sobbed.
Bethany looked away as a tear fell down her cheek. "Oh god, Ash..." she choked.
The two hugged each other tightly.
"He said he was going to break me....this is what he meant...." She whispered, her voice broken. "Beth....my sister-in-law is being held in the cells...are you one of the women Neegan let's leave? Can you get word to her? Tell her I'm here and I'm alright...tell her to get out! Please...for me."
Bethany wiped her face dry with her sleeves, sniffling loudly. She took a moment to compose herself before nodding her head furiously.
"Of course..." she whispered.
They parted, knowing that everything was uncertain.
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Shane waited by the fence for Ryan. The boy ran up, news that had circulated among the prisoners swirling in his mind.
"Dad! We found a way out! There's old culverts leading under the fence! When are we getting everyone out? Are we doing anything tonight?!" he yelled excitedly.
Shane gave him a warm smile and put his hand on Ryan's shoulder through the fence.
"No, no, no.." he began. "I need you to go and check it out. Make sure there aren't any guards, and make sure you don't give away our location to anyone. We'll need every able-bodied adult to fight Neegan's men! I swear, we'll make our move soon! Just keep your head down and stay alert!"
Ryan nodded quickly, saluting to his father.
"Okay. I promise! Let's take Neegan down!!"
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Neegan dragged Ashley into his room, locking her securely in with chains around her wrists and ankles, holding her in place.
"Don't struggle!!" He growled. "It won't work, bitch!"
Ashley remained silent and stayed perfectly still, terrified. He stripped her clothes from her body, leaving her completely bare, revealing her soft skin underneath.
"You're going to stay here until I'm ready for you! " He snarled maliciously.
She trembled, feeling her breath quicken. Fear was evident in her expression. Neegan left the room. Ashley lay there in the dark for a long time, too scared to even move. Exhaustion eventually caught up with her, and she began drifting off to sleep.
It was late when Neegan finally came back, stumbling into the room. She could tell he was drunk, his clothes unkempt and disheveled. He approached her, reaching up to grab her breast roughly.
"Nnn..." she whimpered, arching her back, trying to free herself.
He slapped her across the face, causing her to wince in pain. She lay still, staring fearfully at him.
"Had some drinks...the last sip is for you, princess!" he laughed cruelly. He held the glass bottle to her lips, forcing her to open her mouth. "Drink, bitch! Drink it all!"
Seconds later she felt the strong taste of alcohol on her tongue. She tried fighting the urge to gag, trying to hold her stomach, which had been empty queasy from morning sickness for the last four days. Neegan watched as she swallowed hard, struggling to breathe.
"You're going to break tonight, whore! I may start gently, but it won't last! We're going to have some fun tonight..."

Neegan stifled a belch.
Ashley flinched at the sound. She closed her eyes tightly, waiting for him to begin. He moved closer, bringing a bottle of massage oil.